Real N Awlins Muffuletta

Sink your teeth into the bold and irresistible flavors of the "Real N Awlins Muffuletta," a classic New Orleans sandwich bursting with authentic taste and tradition. This iconic recipe starts with a round Italian bread loaf, generously layered with zesty olive salad, creamy provolone cheese, and a medley of Italian cold cuts like Genoa salami, mortadella, and capicola. The star of the show—an olive salad mix infused with garlic, Italian seasoning, olive oil, and red wine vinegar—adds a tangy, briny punch that ties the whole sandwich together. After a quick rest in the refrigerator to let the flavors meld, the muffuletta is ready to be savored as-is, or toasted to perfection with a light crisp on the outside. Perfect for parties, picnics, or casual lunches, this sandwich delivers a taste of New Orleans in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 large Round Italian bread loaf
• 8 slices Provolone cheese
• 8 slices Genoa salami
• 8 slices Mortadella
• 8 slices Capicola
• 1.5 cups Olive salad mix (store-bought or homemade)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
• 2 units Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Directions

Step 1

Slice the round Italian bread loaf horizontally in half to create a top and bottom piece. Scoop out a bit of the inner bread from both halves to make room for the fillings.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning. Brush or drizzle this mixture evenly onto the cut sides of both bread halves.

Step 3

Spread half of the olive salad mix across the bottom half of the bread. Use a spoon to press it down slightly, ensuring an even layer.

Step 4

Layer the provolone cheese, Genoa salami, mortadella, and capicola over the olive salad, in that order.

Step 5

Add the remaining olive salad mix on top of the meats, spreading it evenly to form another layer.

Step 6

Place the top half of the bread loaf onto the layered sandwich, pressing it down gently but firmly.

Step 7

Wrap the entire sandwich tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil, and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

When ready to serve, remove the wrapping and cut the sandwich into quarters or wedges.

Step 9

Optional: Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly press and toast each piece for about 2-3 minutes per side, until the bread is slightly crispy and the cheese is warmed.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1215.9 grams (1215.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3497

Total Fat 282.90g	363%
Saturated Fat 102.50g	513%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.70g
Cholesterol 672mg	224%
Sodium 16487mg	717%
Total Carbohydrate 49.50g	18%
Dietary Fiber 8.70g	31%
Total Sugars 2.60g
Protein 194.30g	389%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1902mg	146%
Iron 14mg	80%
Potassium 505mg	11%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 72.3%

Protein: 22.1%

Carbs: 5.6%